To secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces; to ensure

everyone goes home safely at the end of each day.

To set minimum standards for the management of particular hazards

where alternative control measures are not always effective.

Following the health and safety rules and procedures of your workplace

(or school or training establishment).

Taking reasonable care

Ensuring your own and others’ health and safety in the environment.

Identifying and reporting hazards, risks, accidents and injuries.

Taking steps to eliminate or minimise these hazards.

To ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, the health and safety of the

workers it employs, engages, influences or directs.

Electric leads across floor Install leads close to

activity; run leads overhead

Chemical spill Adequate storage, training

Combustible material not

stored properly

Keep work area clean and

tidy

Fumes from welding plated

materials

Respiratory protection,

ventilation

Damaged cylinders Store cylinders correctly

Damaged hoses Regular check for damage

Exposure to noise Hearing protection

Lengths of timber across access

route

Restack/reposition timber

Falling from ladder Correct technique

Back strain from lifting heavy

objects

Get help, use aid, correct

technique

Beware of Forklifts in use.

Maintain clear walkways. Keep aisles clear.

Keep hands clear of moving machinery. Ensure that all

guards are in place.

Fire action chart- what to do in the event of a fire.

Caught in moving spinning work or machines (pulled into machines),

strangulation, catching on fire.

Catching in spinning work or machinery, ripping hair out or scalping.

Foot damage – crushing or kicking injuries, Sprains or strains, body

injuries caused by slips or falls.

Catching in machinery, (crushing or amputation of fingers), heat

transfer.

Leg and back damage, Back strain, Crushing injuries.

Leg and back damage, crushing injuries to yourself or others.

Arthritis, RSI or OOS, Sore joints and tendons

Falling.

Incorrect use of tools, processes causing harm to self or others.

Sound the alarm.

Dial 111.

Move quickly away from the fire to the agreed assembly point

Seek shelter until the earthquake ends.

Assemble at the designated assembly point.

Count personnel to ensure that everyone is there.

Seek immediate first aid treatment.

If injury is serious, call an ambulance immediately and ensure first aid

is done while waiting for it to arrive.

Immediately inform your supervisor who will determine:

- if the area should be evacuated;

- if it is safe to clean it up;

- how to clean it up; or

- if an appropriately qualified person needs to be brought in to

undertake the clean up.

A hazard can be described as anything that could cause you or

someone else any form of harm, including how a person is behaving.

Tell your supervisor the problem.

If your supervisor does not deal with the problem or you feel the problem

has not been fixed, contact the supervisor’s senior or the company’s

health and safety representative.

If the unsafe situation still exists, contact WorkSafe NZ for further

advice.

Report it to a supervisor.

Assess the risk: understand the nature of the harm that could be caused

by the hazard, how serious the harm could be and the likelihood of it

happening.

Control risks by taking steps to eliminate or minimise the hazard.

Assess the residual risk.

Review control measures.

Test the weight and, if possible, get help.

Use a trolley or any other mechanical lifting device to assist with

moving the object.

If lifting the object by yourself, position yourself as close to the object as

possible, bend your knees, look up and keep your back straight. Hold the

load as close as possible to your body and stand up using your leg

muscles.

Carry the sheet with the load evenly distributed between two people

standing on the same side of the sheet.

Oxygen.

Fuel .

Heat.

BCF dry powder or CO2

extinguishers.

Candidate to identify and describe the appropriate actions according

to work place set up.

Eyes and ear drums can be blown out or perforated.

Air can penetrate the skin and may enter the blood stream through cuts

or scratches.

Compressed air penetrating any of the body’s orifices can have fatal

results.

Be aware of wires, electrical devices and live electrical circuits.

Set the ladder up on a firm, even surface to the correct angle. The

correct angle of a ladder is one unit of measure out at the base for every

four units of height.

Secure the top and bottom of the ladder against sliding. Lash it at the

top and bottom or have someone hold the bottom steady.

Ensure that the ladder is long enough. The ladder should project at

least 1 metre above the landing; never stand on the top three rungs.

Always face the ladder and use both hands while climbing or

descending.

Always wear clean shoes with heels when climbing a ladder.

Never reach sideways from the ladder – move the ladder instead.

Over-extending from the side of the ladder shifts the users’ centre of

balance to a point that the ladder slips, resulting in a very serious fall.

Never stand on or above the third step from the top of any ladder.

Assessor Observation Sheet – Safe working practices (Level 2)

US 24354 Demonstrate knowledge of and apply safe working practices in a BCATS environment (Level 2, Credit 4)

Student Name:

Assessor observation:

Assessment criteria: You must have observed the learners behaviour as detailed below. Comments and/or notes

Learner applies safe working practices in regard to their personal safety.

Completed induction training Uses protective clothing & PPE

Respects barriers/signage Has been trained for equipment used

Learner applies safe working practices when using machines.

Uses fences/guards and other safety devices Specify other __________________________________

Equipment is checked Equipment used safely

Working areas kept clean/clear: walkway floor workbench

Learner has taken part in an emergency procedure drill (fire, earthquake, etc)

Worksheet completed correctly

Assessor name: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Assessor signature: ................................................................................................................................................................................................. Date: ..........................................

RESULT: A = Achieved, N = Not Yet Achieved

Assessment Schedule

US 24354 Demonstrate knowledge of and apply safe working practices in a BCATS environment (Level 2, Credit 4)

Outcome 1 Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety legislation as it applies to a BCATS environment

Assessment evidence and judgement

ER 1.1 The purpose of legislation relating to health and safety in the workplace is explained.

Evidence gathered from worksheet Q1, Q2 showing;

The purpose of legislation relating to health and safety in the workplace in regards to the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and Health and Safety at work Legislation 2016.

ER 1.2 The responsibilities of workers under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 are described.

Evidence gathered from worksheet Q3 showing;

Worker’s responsibility under the H&S at Work Act 2015.

ER 1.3 The responsibilities of a person conducting business or undertaking (ERBU) under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 are described.

Evidence gathered from worksheet Q4 showing;

Person conducting a business or undertaking’s (PCBUs) responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

Outcome 2 Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety procedure in a BCATS environment Assessment evidence and judgement

ER 2.1 Hazard identification and risk assessment procedures are described in relation to a specific BCATS environment.

Evidence gathered from worksheet table Q5 showing;

Correct risk assessment procedures to follow once a hazard has been identified. Hazards could include: electrical, chemical, fire, fumes, gas, compressed air, noise, material, falling, lifting.

ER 2.2 Warning signs relating to workplace hazards are identified and interpreted. Evidence gathered from worksheet Q6 showing;

Correct identification of warning signs.

ER 2.3 Personal hazards are identified and explained in relation to a BCATS environment. Evidence gathered from worksheet Q7 showing;

Correct personal hazards identified and explained. Personal hazards could include: insufficient training, clothing, hair, footwear, jewellery, lifting, handling, heights, occupational overuse syndrome.

ER 2.4 Hazard control procedures are described for potential hazards at a specific BCATS environment

Evidence gathered from worksheet table Q5 showing;

Correct hazard control procedures.

ER 2.5 Workplace practices for action in the event of emergency are explained. Evidence gathered from worksheet table Q5 showing;

Correct actions to take in the event of an emergency.

Outcome 3 Apply safe working practices in a BCATS environment Assessment evidence and judgement

ER 3.1 Working practices that ensure personal safety are demonstrated. Evidence gathered from the assessor observation sheet showing;

Participated fully in induction training and PPE used correctly.

Protective clothing and barriers used correctly.

Participated fully in training for use of specific machines.

ER 3.2 Safe working practices when using machinery are demonstrated in accordance with workplace practice and manufacturer's instructions.

Evidence gathered from the assessor observation sheet showing;

Machinery fences and guards used correctly.

Machinery safety devices used correctly.

Safe operating techniques for machinery demonstrated including wearing PPE

ER 3.3 Work areas are kept clean and free of surplus tools and debris. Evidence gathered from the assessor observation sheet showing;

Walkways, floors, and workbenches in student’s work area are clean and free of surplus tools and debris .

ER 3.4 Equipment is inspected and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and workplace practice.

Evidence gathered from the assessor observation sheet showing;

Equipment checked and used correctly.

ER 3.5 Workplace practices in the event of fire, accident, chemical spillage, and emergency are simulated.

Evidence gathered from the assessor observation sheet showing;

Workplace practices are simulated for fire, accident, chemical spillage, and emergency.